The MINI Canada Works Package
This comes from an MF reader: Just thought I’d pass on something of interest to your Canadian readers… MINI Canada is offering a limited edition Works package including the JCW Works Kit:...
JCW Sport Brake Kit in Detail
Now that the JCW Brake Kit is readily available at dealers (and even on MINIUSA), let’s take an closer look at some of the specs (From MINIUSA): Aftersales is pleased to announce...
Seat Covers and the 2005 MINI
Here’s some important information for all those with US spec MINIs built after 1/05 (from an internal MINIUSA bulletin): The MINI Cooper and Cooper S production 01/05 and forward will have an...
MotoringFile Review: 2005 MCS Automatic
Few things have garnered as much debate as the new for 2005 optional automatic transmission for the Cooper S. Quite a few MINI enthusiasts have expressed outrage at the idea of an...
MINI Introduces Rear Bumper Protection
From MINIUSA Aftersales: This accessory protects the paint of the rear bumper from getting scratched by loading and unloading the MINI. With adhesive backing, the bumper protection can be easily installed on...
More on the Next MINI's Engine Range
The Bangkok Post does a good job of putting into plain english (a bit ironic if you think about it) all the the recent technical information that has been released on the...
It's Official: BMW to Boost MINI Production
Here’s an excerpt from Automotive News Europe: BMW this week will announce an investment of about $280 million in its Oxford, England, factory, allowing for a sharp increase in Mini production. The...
MINIUSA Officially Approved Blue Ignition Wires
MINIUSA has released officially approved blue ignition wires for both the Cooper and Cooper S. Here’s all the info from the official release: The wires are made of stainless steel magnetic conductive...
Freezing Door Handles
MINIUSA has responded to complaints of freezing outer door handles with a technical service bulletin that promises to solve the situation. It seems that all cars produced from 4/04 on have an...
Official 2005 Rear Foglight Retrofit Kit
For all those in the US with early ’05 MINIs that missed out on the chance to order rear foglights… your illumination needs can now be met. MINIUSA has released details on...